The software has to run on a stock Atari 8 Bit computer. No PC application.

For example Martin Kaspar´s entry converts *.bmp-files to an Atari format. Those bmp´s have to be created on a Linux/Mac/Windows machine and somehow be transferred to the Atari. But the application itself completely runs on the Atari 8 Bit, so it is a valid entry.

I have a work in progress. Although I'm writing a clone of a magazine released software...("Worm of Bemer"), I'm also, at the same time fundamentally changing and extending the game for an additional release ("Snake of Bemer"). So I think that would qualify under "a) further development of an already released program, if the program is essentially extended or changed"

I think I'll be OK, since it's 100% rewritten in my own code with all new graphics. However, I guess based on the rule that stipulates "existing brand names / titles are changed" that I'd be safer not to call it Snake of Bemer? Just Frake the Snake, I guess.....

Wow, I'm already dreaming of coming in 9th or 10th place...should I code today, or work on my acceptance speech...haha....lol

I'm kidding folks, but this is awesome, I love this contest, I sure I hope I can finish in time to make a submissions, this is really motivating.

I'm thinking of doing something but I haven't even started(!) so it will be based on my Ramp Rage code and some things that I hopefully coded in but did not use - might not be done in time..

If anyone without a project wants to do some MAP/Playfield graphics (I used Envision on the Atari) and Player Missile graphics (I used Genesis) nothing fancy, so you don't have to be a artistic genius please get in touch! All I would need are data files in a format suitable for use with MAC/65

I've got right back into assembly programming after a year or so off, it's really enjoyable. Strangely I've not got a name for my game yet. A couple of problems to work out but it's going well! While I wait for my 130XE to run it's latest MAC/65 assemble...

C'mon who else is working on something for this year's contest?

Still open to anyone wanting to help out (it will be a Space Themed Vertical Scroller, I know, imagine that!)

PMGs - Single player PMGs / animations

Playfields - Single character set playfield design, can be from scratch or just laying out some maps using what I have done already. Will be Antic 5 / Graphics 13 again (like in Ramp Rage) but more colours can be use for the design as I will have less features.

Title Screen!

Sound effects - not time for a complex system so would be some simple ones perhaps created in basic and give me the values?

Me working on an older project. I've simplified graphics a lot to increase chances of making it on time.

Already have most of graphics done. And sound effects are 100% done thanks to outside help.

Will try to finish it in time this year even if it means couple of non-sleeping nights at end of July ... Maybe it will be just a small dude walking around punching zombies but at least it will start, have sound and there will be game over - all other stuff is optional

You are from Serbia, right? I am from Slovenia, so we are relatively close, considering other Atari fellows. Just PM me or something when you come to Slovenia

Greetings

Yeah, looks like you are the closest Atari enthusiast to me

No worries, you'll here from me for sure once Abbucc is finished... Have some ideas of incorporating your Effectus compiler into my game maker so will need help. Slovenia is on my list for visit so expect a call once we start going your way

Nothing better than discussing 6502 code over barbecue and glass of cold drink